Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary in New Jersey (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in New Jersey, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New Jersey Median
$86,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.53
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $89,900
State Rank
#11 of 30
state estimate

How much do Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers make in New Jersey?

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in New Jersey take home a median of $86,380 annually — roughly $41.53 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $89,900.

Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $73,440 while the top 10% make $165,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $73,440 and $112,520 a year.

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary range in New Jersey

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$73,440$35.31
25th percentile (early career)$73,440$35.31
50th percentile (median)$86,380$41.53
75th percentile (experienced)$112,520$54.10
90th percentile (top earners)$165,770$79.70

How New Jersey compares

New Jersey ranks 11th out of 30 states and territories for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Nebraska$111,460
2Montana$110,250
3California$109,140
4Washington$103,240
5Kansas$102,490

Working as Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in New Jersey

Nationally, about 7,000 people work as Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare New Jersey pay ($86,380) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers make in New Jersey?
The median Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers salary in New Jersey is $86,380 per year, or about $41.53 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $73,440 at the entry level to $165,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers about 4% less than the national median of $89,900. New Jersey ranks 11th out of 30 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $86,380 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.